Carlisle Food & Drink

Cumbria's capital offers a dining experience for all, whether you're looking for a cosy bistro, a fine old real ale inn or a chic cafe bar. World cuisine restaurants feature everything from Chinese and Italian to Thai, Indian and Greek. Cafes and inns around the historic market squares in the city centre offer alfresco dining good weather permitting and many of Carlisle's museums and attractions feature popular restaurants and cafes.

Award-winning shopping centre The Lanes in Carlisle City Centre contains a choice of cafes and fast food restaurants. Two great cafes are also located within the beautiful Victorian covered Market Hall. A great city for a romantic getaway, you'll find ample choice of cosy bistro restaurants around the city centre alongside award-winning authentic Italian restaurants and first class Indian restaurants.